MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,073 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
slight play in o/s/f top mount when jacked up
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fuel cap seal perishing
slight play in O/S top mount
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
O/S/F lower ball joint boot is perished
car has had welding repairs
advise waxoyl in chassis rails
clutch biting high
long park brake travel, advise rear shoe adjust
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch judder when moving off in first
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
n/s/f chassis strengthner drain hole corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
wipers very slow movement across screen
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
wipers very slow movement across screen
corrosion forming around o/s/f lower strut bracing
long park brake travel
minor play in both rear wheel bearings
n/s/f lower b.joint dust boot split
o/s/f outer tie rod end dudt boot split
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s/r outer cv joint worn
screenwash leak inside car
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s/r outer cv joint worn
screenwash leak inside car
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
advise new front discs due to inner edges pitting
n/s/r outer cv joint worn
reverse lamp swith leaking gear oil
both front wheel bearings slight play
n/s/r outer cv joint worn
o/s/f brake flexi hose very close to road wheel on full lock, slight signs of previous rubbing
o/s/f strut top mount slight play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
advise rear brake strip and insp
n/s/f lower swivel dust boot split
n/s/f tie rod end worn
o/s/f tie rod end dust boot split
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PYT 50R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYT 50R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PYT 50R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 1977.
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